Friday, September 3, 2010

Lights and upgrade at Sandridge

What do you think of the lights at Sandridge?And the rest of the works?How well do you think they respond to the themes that came out of the consultation?These are some of the things people have said to me:'I would prefer that they were even''they call attention to themselves - I would prefer that they were more discreet''I think they create a sense of definition - they make the path'Do add your comments.

8 comments:

I love the design of the lights. The distribution of the light on both the path and the sand is really good. The only negative is that since the lights have been installed both my daughter and son in law have found while walking their dog, drug taking Paraphernalia on the sand opposite our home. Some individual used needles and on one occasion a drug kit on some kind. I am not sure what can be done about that.regardsEllen Merat

As a after sunset cyclist and a before sunrise runner who lives on The Boulevard, I am really thankful for the lights. I think they are visually appealing and make a great statement, a very European design which create a point of difference for Sandridge. My only concern is that there is still a big 'dark gap' between the end of the Beacon Cove lights and the start of the new lights. This is in some ways more dangerous for cyclists than no lights at all.

I know where you mean. We have recently had a safety audit of the bike path undertaken (for night and day) which has made a series of recommendations which we will be implementing. I will check what is happening with the spot you mention.

i think the lights and upgrade are fantastic. My wife,baby boy and mothers group enjoy the play equipment. I have enjoyed the lights and landscaping when exercising in the morning with friends. Cant wait for summer and the trees to grow. Only suggestion would be some shade around the playground ?? or will this be provided by trees??kind regardsdoug johnson

Glad your family is enjoying the Sandridge foreshore. Yes, the trees are intended to provide shade in due course as well as to provide a transition between constructed and natural play.I am not sure whether you have followed any of the debate from international speakers about the loss of nature in children's play, and the role of nature based play in children's development.

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